IMAGE COMICS AT ALA ANNUAL 201906/14/19 @ 1:31 pm EST
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Image Comics is pleased to announce the full lineup of events at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference this year from Friday, June 21-Monday, June 24 in Washington, DC.
This year represents our biggest and busiest ALA ever. Attending Image Comics all-stars will include, Nicholas Aflleje and Sarah DeLaine (LITTLE GIRLS), Shae Beagle (MOONSTRUCK), Brenden Fletcher (ISOLA, MOTOR CRUSH), Nathan Fox (THE WEATHERMAN), Tee Franklin (BINGO LOVE), and Sanford Greene(BITTER ROOT) for a full slate of panels and signings everyday.
Drop by booth #3833 to meet your favorite creators and pick up free single issues, ARCs, ribbons, and more, including a brand-new Librarian shirt, exclusive to ALA Annual 2019.
ALA Annual 2019 Full Image Comics Schedule:
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019
GNCRT FRIDAY DISCUSSION FORUM: SO MANY COMICS, SO LITTLE TIME!
TIME: 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION: Washington Convention Center, 152B
How can you possibly keep track of all the titles coming out and all the topics they cover? In this session, you’ll spend time in small groups with creators and colleagues discussing titles that work for different social justice topics. After the session, all the titles will be combined into a totally excellent resource just for you! PANELISTS: Jen Wang, Nicholas Aflleje, Sarah DeLaine, Jon Muth, Tini Howard, Karim Friha, and Gene Ha
MEET THE CREATOR: NATHAN FOX
TIME: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic artist Nathan Fox (THE WEATHERMAN) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Nathan Fox
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019
GNCRT COMICS BREAKFAST
TIME: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Renaissance, Grand Ballroom North
Wish you knew who to talk to when you have questions, suggestions, or critiques about comics in your library? Want to meet the people writing and drawing your branch’s most popular graphic novels? Come enjoy breakfast, coffee, and an informal meet and greet with your comics publishing representatives and creators. Hour 1 will be creators and librarians. Hour 2 will be publishing representatives and librarians.
CREATORS: Nathan Fox, Shae Beagle
PUBLISHING REP: Chloe Ramos-Peterson
MEET THE CREATORS: NICHOLAS AFLLEJE & SARAH DELAINE
TIME: 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic author Nicholas Aflleje (LITTLE GIRLS) and artist Sarah DeLaine (LITTLE GIRLS) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATORS: Nicholas Aflleje, Sara DeLaine
MEET THE CREATOR: SANFORD GREENE
TIME: 10:20 AM – 11:20 AM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic artist Sanford Greene (BITTER ROOT) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Sanford Greene
IMAGE COMICS COMPETITIVE DRAW
TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage
Artists Sanford Greene, Nathan Fox, Sarah DeLaine, and a surprise guest play a live, high-stakes game of visual charades with YOU, the audience! The winning teams receive free swag and books for their libraries! ARTISTS: Sanford Greene, Nathan Fox, Sarah DeLaine, and Shae Beagle
REFEREE: Chloe Ramos-Peterson
MEET THE CREATOR: BRENDEN FLETCHER
TIME: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic author Brenden Fletcher (ISOLA, MOTOR CRUSH) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Brenden Fletcher
MEET THE CREATOR: NATHAN FOX
TIME: 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic artist Nathan Fox (THE WEATHERMAN) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Nathan Fox
MEET THE CREATOR: TEE FRANKLIN
TIME: 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic author Tee Franklin (BINGO LOVE) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Tee Franklin
MEET THE CREATOR: SHAE BEAGLE
TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic artist Shae Beagle (MOONSTRUCK) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Shae Beagle
WILL EISNER GRAPHIC NOVEL GRANTS FOR LIBRARIES RECEPTION
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Conrad - Grand D
The Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are presented to three libraries during the American Library Association’s annual Summer Conference. Join us for the award presentation ceremony and a short speech by artist and educator Nathan Fox (THE WEATHERMAN).
CREATOR: Nathan Fox
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019
YA AUTHOR COFFEE KLATCH
TIME: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Marriott Marquis, Marquis Ballroom Salon 1-5
The Coffee Klatch is a ‘speed dating’ style event where authors sit at a table with 8 librarians and talk to them about upcoming projects. Every 4 minutes, organizers blow a whistle and creators move to another table.
CREATOR: Brenden Fletcher
MEET THE CREATOR: SANFORD GREENE
TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic artist Sanford Greene (BITTER ROOT) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Sanford Greene
CHOOSING GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
TIME: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage
Creators will be talking about their experiences reading comics, how their audience effects what they create, and how librarians can make conscious decisions for their communities about graphic novels. Speakers include Tee Franklin (BINGO LOVE), Dr. Katie Monnin (Pop Culture Classroom), and others.
PANELISTS: Tee Franklin, Dr. Katie Monnin
MEET THE CREATOR: TEE FRANKLIN
TIME: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic author Tee Franklin (BINGO LOVE) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Tee Franklin
IMAGE COMICS SUMMER SPECTACULAR
TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage
Authors and artists give you the juiciest details on their current and upcoming projects! Sanford Greene (BITTER ROOT) has monstrous surprises in store; Brenden Fletcher (ISOLA) will take you to another world; Nicholas Aflleje andSarah DeLaine (LITTLE GIRLS) are here to warn you that hyena’s are no laughing matter; and Nathan Fox (THE WEATHERMAN) forecasts that there’ll be no cooling off this summer with these hot titles!
PANELISTS: Sanford Greene, Nathan Fox, Nicholas Aflleje, Sarah DeLaine, and
Brenden Fletcher
MODERATOR: Chloe Ramos-Peterson
MEET THE CREATOR: NICHOLAS AFLLEJE & SARAH DELAINE
TIME: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic author Nicholas Aflleje (LITTLE GIRLS) and artist Sarah DeLaine (LITTLE GIRLS) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATORS: Nicholas Aflleje, Sara DeLaine
ALL THE WAYS WE CAN BE: DECONSTRUCTING AND EXPANDING IDENTITY IN
COMICS NARRATIVE
TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: WCC Meeting Room - Room #206
Top Image Comics authors and artists discuss the broad spectrum of people in their stories and how they approach populating worlds as unique and varied in experience as their own. With an audience Q&A segment and a chance to win copies of all the titles discussed during our panel!
PANELISTS: Shae Beagle, Tee Franklin, Brenden Fletcher
MODERATOR: Chloe Ramos-Peterson
DISCUSSING SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH SCI-FI COMICS
TIME: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Marriott Marquis, Monument
Since Mary Shelley, science fiction has explored issues of identity, race, inequality, and injustice. Creators in this genre cross boundaries and break barriers. Attendees will hear about the creators and their work, understand the challenges of writing about complex social issues, learn approaches to collecting in the genre, and gain a broader understanding of science fiction that reflects today’scurrent issues.
PANELISTS: Ezra Daniels, Sanford Greene, Delilah Dawson, Greg Pak
MEET THE CREATOR: BRENDEN FLETCHER
TIME: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic author Brenden Fletcher (ISOLA, MOTOR CRUSH) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Brenden Fletcher
MEET THE CREATOR: SHAE BEAGLE
TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 3833
Come meet comic artist Shae Beagle (MOONSTRUCK) at the Image Comics booth (#3833) and get some swag and a free book signed or just stay and chat! If you've ever wanted to ask your favorite creators a question about their work and how it can fit in your library, now is your chance!
CREATOR: Shae Beagle
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019
CHILDREN’S PLUS CREATOR SIGNING: SHAE BEAGLE
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall - Booth 1249
Visit the Children's Plus, Inc. booth to meet superstar artist Shae Beagle and pick up a signed copy of the hit YA comic MOONSTRUCK, from Image Comics!
CREATOR: Shae Beagle
SINNERS BOUGHT COSTUMES FROM MARVEL'S DELAYED BLADE PRODUCTION07/05/25 @ 1:54 pm EST
Source: Variety | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIn a twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Ryan Coogler’s breakout horror film
Sinners—a 2025 box office juggernaut—owes part of its haunting aesthetic to a Marvel movie that never made it to set. The film’s eerie, period-perfect costumes were originally designed for Marvel Studios’ long-delayed
Blade reboot, which remains in production limbo. According to
Sinners producer Sev Ohanian, the film’s costume designer, Oscar-winner Ruth E. Carter (
Black Panther), had been working on
Blade when the project was shelved indefinitely. That version of
Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, was once envisioned as a 1920s-set vampire thriller—eerily similar in tone and era to
Sinners. When
Sinners was greenlit on a tight schedule, Carter had a warehouse full of unused, period-appropriate costumes. Marvel, in a rare behind-the-scenes collaboration, allowed Coogler’s team to purchase the wardrobe “at price”. While the main cast including Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and others wore custom-designed costumes tailored specifically for their characters, many of the extras in
Sinners were dressed in the repurposed
Blade costumes, giving the film a rich, textured authenticity without the usual prep time. First announced in 2019, Marvel’s
Blade reboot has faced repeated delays due to creative changes, director exits, and industry strikes. The film was removed from Disney’s release calendar in 2024 and remains without a confirmed production date. Despite the setbacks, Mahershala Ali has expressed continued interest in the role, recently telling reporters, “Call Marvel. I’m ready”.
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST SPINOFF SERIES TO EXPLORE CHIEF BROMDEN’S STORY07/05/25 @ 1:29 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentNearly 50 years after
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest became a cinematic landmark, a new television spinoff is in the works—this time told through the eyes of the character who saw everything but said very little: Chief Bromden. Producer Paul Zaentz, nephew of the original film’s producer Saul Zaentz, revealed on the
CK Café podcast that he has signed an agreement with the widow of author Ken Kesey to develop a TV series based on the 1962 novel. The first season will be told entirely from the perspective of Chief Bromden, the towering half-Native American patient who pretended to be deaf and mute in the original story. Zaentz explained that the series will begin within the psychiatric hospital, as in the original, but will then follow Chief’s journey after his dramatic escape—territory the original film never explored. While Milos Forman’s 1975 film adaptation won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson, it famously diverged from Kesey’s novel by shifting the narrative focus from Chief Bromden to Randle McMurphy. Kesey was openly critical of this change. The upcoming series aims to restore the novel’s original point of view and delve deeper into the Chief’s inner world. Chief Bromden’s character—played by Will Sampson in the film—was a symbol of silent resistance and eventual emancipation. The new series promises to explore his backstory, his psychological trauma, and his life beyond the institution. It’s a chance to reframe the narrative around Indigenous identity, mental health, and the long shadow of institutionalization.
JULIAN MCMAHON, STAR OF 'FANTASTIC FOUR' AND ‘CHARMED,’ DIES AT 5607/05/25 @ 1:20 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentJulian McMahon, the charismatic Australian actor known for his iconic roles in
Nip/Tuck,
Charmed, and the
Fantastic Four films, has passed away at the age of 56 following a private battle with cancer. His wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed that he died peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida. Born in Sydney on July 27, 1968, McMahon was the son of former Australian Prime Minister William McMahon. He began his career as a model before transitioning to acting in Australian soaps like
The Power, The Passion and
Home and Away. His move to Hollywood led to breakout roles in
Profiler and
Charmed, where he played the complex and seductive demon Cole Turner. But it was his portrayal of Dr. Christian Troy in FX’s
Nip/Tuck that cemented his status as a television icon. The role earned him a Golden Globe nomination and showcased his ability to balance charm, darkness, and vulnerability. He later brought gravitas to the role of Victor Von Doom in the
Fantastic Four films, becoming one of Marvel’s earliest cinematic villains. McMahon’s career spanned decades and genres. He starred in
FBI: Most Wanted as Jess LaCroix, appeared in Hulu’s
Runaways, and most recently played the Australian Prime Minister in Netflix’s
The Residence—a poignant nod to his real-life heritage. McMahon is survived by his wife Kelly and his daughter Madison, whom he shared with ex-wife Brooke Burns. In her statement, Kelly described him as a man who “loved life… and whose deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible”.
COMIC LEGACY OF JIM SHOOTER07/01/25 @ 3:12 pm EST
Source: Bleeding Cool | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentJim Shooter was a towering figure in the comic book industry—both literally and professionally. He began his career at just 14 years old, writing for DC Comics, where he made a splash with stories for the
Legion of Super-Heroes. His early creations included characters like
Karate Kid,
Ferro Lad, and
Princess Projectra, as well as the villain group
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Defiant Comics and
Broadway Comics, though both were short-lived. Shooter was known for his strict editorial style, which helped Marvel stay on schedule but also led to clashes with many creators. Despite the friction, his tenure is credited with revitalizing Marvel during a critical period. Jim Shooter passed away on June 30, 2025, at the age of 73. His influence on comics—both in storytelling and industry practices—remains profound.
JAMES GUNN'S SOCIAL MEDIA MOVE SPARKS WONDER WOMAN SPECULATION07/01/25 @ 2:50 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIn the ever-watchful world of fandom sleuthing, even a simple Instagram follow can ignite a firestorm of speculation. That’s exactly what happened when filmmaker and DC Studios co-head
James Gunn followed actress Adria Arjona on Instagram—a move that fans quickly interpreted as a hint she might be cast as the next Wonder Woman. But Gunn was quick to clarify: “
I followed Adria on Instagram, but everybody came out, ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman!’” he said in a recent interview with
Extra. “
She’d be a great Wonder Woman, by the way. But she was in a movie that I made seven years ago. We’ve been friends and have known each other since that time. I followed her then, I didn’t just follow her.” The film Gunn referred to is
The Belko Experiment (2016), which he produced and in which Arjona appeared. Their professional relationship and friendship date back to that project, making the social media follow less of a casting clue and more of a long-standing connection. Still, Gunn’s comment that Arjona “
would be a great Wonder Woman” has only fueled fan enthusiasm. With a new Wonder Woman film currently in development and the DC Universe undergoing a major reboot, speculation remains high—even if Gunn insists fans shouldn’t read too much into his Instagram activity.
ROB MCELHENNEY DECIDES TO CHANGE NAME06/28/25 @ 2:09 pm EST
Source: Variety | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIn a move that blends personal branding with practical necessity,
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star and co-creator
Rob McElhenney has officially filed to change his name to
Rob Mac. The decision, confirmed by McElhenney himself, marks a significant shift for the actor, writer, and entrepreneur whose surname has long been a source of confusion—and comedy. McElhenney, whose last name has famously stumped fans and media alike (despite
Ryan Reynolds’ musical pronunciation tutorial), cited global business expansion as the primary reason. As his company,
More Better Industries, continues to invest internationally—including ventures in Colombia and Mexico—he found that “McElhenney” was often mispronounced or misunderstood. “As our business and our storytelling is expanding into other regions of the world and other languages in which my name is even harder to pronounce, I’m just going by Rob Mac,” he told
Variety. Interestingly, the name “Mac” isn’t just a simplification—it’s also a nod to his iconic
Always Sunny character, known simply as Mac. It’s a full-circle moment that blends his personal identity with his pop culture persona. The name change is already being reflected in FX press materials for both
It’s Always Sunny and
Welcome to Wrexham, the Emmy-winning docuseries chronicling McElhenney and Reynolds’ ownership of Wrexham AFC.
DOCTOR ODYSSEY SINKS AT ABC06/28/25 @ 1:59 pm EST
Source: Variety | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentABC has officially pulled the plug on
Doctor Odyssey, the high-concept medical drama from prolific creator Ryan Murphy, after just one season. The show, which followed a team of doctors navigating emergencies aboard a luxury cruise ship, will not return for a second voyage. Premiering in fall 2024,
Doctor Odyssey starred
Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, alongside
Phillipa Soo,
Sean Teale, and
Don Johnson. The series blended medical drama with high-seas spectacle, drawing comparisons to
The Love Boat with a modern, campy twist. Its trailer broke records with 77.8 million views in 48 hours, and the premiere drew 13.6 million cross-platform viewers. Despite the flashy debut and a loyal cult following, the show struggled to maintain momentum. Ratings dipped over the season, and its linear performance lagged behind other ABC dramas. While ABC has yet to issue a formal cancellation statement, the cast contracts are expiring on Monday with no sign of renewal and the sets are being dismantled. And while the ship has sailed on ABC, Ryan Murphy retains creative control and could potentially revive the series elsewhere, such as Hulu, where it performed well on streaming platforms.
THE BATMAN PART II SCRIPT APPEARS TO BE DONE06/27/25 @ 2:45 pm EST
Source: Twitter | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIs
The Batman Part II script finally done? It appears so. Writer/Director
Matt Reeves just posted to social media a blurry picture of himself and co-writer
Mattson Tomlin that shows the title page for a script with the logo from
The Batman and appears to have the title "The Batman: Part II". Co-head of DC Studios
James Gunn said recently that he was expecting to get the script soon but denied that the deadline had already passed. If the script is complete and ready to move forward, it is still in plenty of time to make the current release date of October 2027. This should be good news to fans of the director and franchise and also to actor
Robert Pattinson who had commented recently that he was worrying he was going to age out of the role if it took too much longer.
REACHER SEASON 4 SEES MAJOR ROLE RECASTING06/26/25 @ 3:35 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentPrime Video’s hit action-thriller
Reacher is shaking things up for its fourth season, and one of the most notable changes is the addition of Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette to the cast. The
Barry actor steps into the role of Jacob Merrick, a small-town policeman, in a recasting that follows the departure of Jay Baruchel due to personal reasons. Rodriguez-Marquette’s casting came together at lightning speed—he was reportedly selected the same day the role breakdown was released and flown to set within days. His character, Merrick, is said to play a significant role in the upcoming season, which adapts Lee Child’s 13th Jack Reacher novel,
Gone Tomorrow. The story kicks off with a tense encounter on a train that spirals into a deadly conspiracy involving powerful enemies. Season 4 also welcomes a host of new faces, including Sydelle Noel, Agnez Mo, Anggun, Kevin Corrigan, Kevin Weisman, Marc Blucas, and Kathleen Robertson. Alan Ritchson returns as the titular Jack Reacher, with Maria Sten reprising her role as Frances Neagley. Rodriguez-Marquette brings a diverse résumé to the series, with recent appearances in
Barry,
Mozart in the Jungle, and indie films like
Grind and
Fear, Inc..
DENIS VILLENEUVE TAPPED TO DIRECT THE NEXT JAMES BOND FILM06/26/25 @ 3:28 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIn a move that’s sending ripples through both Hollywood and Her Majesty’s Secret Service, acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has officially been named the director of the next James Bond movie. This marks the first 007 installment under Amazon MGM Studios’ creative leadership, following their acquisition of the franchise’s rights in 2022. Villeneuve, the visionary behind
Dune,
Arrival, and
Blade Runner 2049, brings a reputation for cerebral storytelling and breathtaking visuals. His appointment signals a bold new chapter for the Bond saga—one that may blend the franchise’s signature espionage thrills with a deeper, more atmospheric tone. “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007,” Villeneuve said in a statement. “I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since
Dr. No with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come”. The film will be produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman, with Villeneuve also serving as executive producer alongside Tanya Lapointe. While no release date has been announced, production is expected to begin after Villeneuve completes work on
Dune: Part Three, slated for release in late 2026. As for who will don the tuxedo next, speculation continues to swirl. Aaron Taylor-Johnson remains a frontrunner, but no official casting has been confirmed.